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KT53 FVA

2004 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

51,566 mi
Last recorded51,566 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Triumph Sprint19,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 FVA
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 51,566 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 12 May 2018 51,566 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 50,946 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Gear pedal pivot worn

Fail 16 Jan 2017 50,946 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Upper Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam both (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied bent (3.1.3c)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play linkage (2.4.A2a(i))

gear lever pivot worn

Pass 7 Dec 2015 50,088 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 49,887 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

corrosion on chain

play in gear lever pivot

slight corrosion on frame

Fail 19 May 2014 49,887 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

corrosion on chain

play in gear lever pivot

slight corrosion on frame

Pass 26 Jan 2013 49,381 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 49,376 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2012 45,395 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 38,580 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 32,142 miles

Advise brake and clutch levers touching heated grip wires

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

offside headlamp dipped beam not working

Fail 17 Feb 2010 32,136 miles

Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Advise brake and clutch levers touching heated grip wires

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

offside headlamp dipped beam not working

Pass 27 Feb 2009 25,560 miles

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 18,734 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 18,570 miles

Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2007 10,063 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Triumph Sprint?

Based on 158,613 MOT tests across 12,829 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
1,051
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
12,829
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,971
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,275
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 912
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 604
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 520
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KT53 FVA is a 2004 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2004 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 19,945 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Sprint fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,971 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KT53 FVA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Sprint typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 22 years old, this Triumph Sprint is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KT53 FVA is a 2004 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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